Shift Fitter

London and North Western Railway Company Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension

Life cover

Healthcare cover

Arriva Travel Pass

Cycle to Work

Village discounts

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare in Cambridge is seeking a Shift Fitter – Light Maintenance to perform maintenance and overhaul work on rail vehicles against approved standards. The role operates nights on a 4 on/4 off pattern, averaging 37 hours per week, reporting to the Light Maintenance Team Leader.

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent, with rail traction experience and a solid understanding of drawings, safety, and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Rail traction/rolling stock experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and documents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and overhaul work as allocated by the Team Leader.
• Operate (drive) rail vehicles within depot limits as instructed.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures at all times.
• Complete maintenance records and worksheets accurately and promptly.
• Attend technical, quality and safety briefings and act on actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

BTEC / City & Guilds (Engineering)

Job description

Shift Fitter – Light Maintenance (Cambridge)Organisation: Arriva TrainCare (ATC)Location: CambridgeContract: PermanentHours: Average 37 hours per week, 4 on / 4 off shift patternShift: Nights – 19:30 to 06:30 (30 minutes unpaid break)Salary: £44,608.57About UsAt Arriva TrainCare, we provide high-quality overhaul, maintenance and servicing of passenger rolling stock, locomotives, freight wagons and track plant. We operate across the UK from six strategic locations – Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard and Scarborough.Arriva TrainCare is part of Arriva, and you’ll be joining a professional team guided by three core behaviours:We care passionatelyWe do the right thingWe make the differenceOur benefits include 26 days annual leave (inclusive of UK bank holidays), pension, life and healthcare cover, Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme and access to the Arriva Village discounts platform.The RoleBased at our Cambridge depot and reporting to the Light Maintenance Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for carrying out maintenance and overhaul activities on rail vehicles in line with agreed standards and procedures.You’ll play a key role in supporting safety, quality, reliability and continuous improvement, helping to ensure rolling stock availability meets operational requirements.This role operates on a 4 on / 4 off nights shift pattern, averaging 37 hours per week.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out maintenance and overhaul work as allocated by the Team Leader, within agreed timescales and quality standardsOperate (drive) rail vehicles within depot operating limits and in accordance with relevant proceduresEnsure safety procedures and documentation are followed in line with VMI and local instructionsComplete maintenance records and worksheets accurately and promptlyAdhere to Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety procedures at all timesAttend technical, quality and safety briefings, completing any actions assignedMaintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness throughout the depotUse personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with standards and local instructionsSupport the Team Leader to achieve rolling stock availability and reliability targetsMaintain compliance with all company policies and proceduresWhat You’ll BringQualificationsNVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) – rail traction and rolling stock preferredAlternative recognised engineering qualifications (BTEC / City & Guilds) will be consideredExperience & KnowledgePrevious experience in rail vehicle maintenance or a comparable engineering environmentUnderstanding of depot operationsAbility to interpret engineering drawingsSound understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principlesAwareness of health, safety and environmental standardsSkillsStrong problem‑solving abilityClear and effective communicationAbility to work independently and complete tasks to agreed standardsBasic IT skills